The Columbia River Gorge

 

 

Wordless Wednesday

The Barn

I love living in the Pacific Northwest - and there are a lot of barns around.  I'm starting to carry my camera everyday and stop to photograph some of them.  After I get a few, I'll be putting together a "study of barns".  This is the first one.  

What do you think?

Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls

Horse Tail Falls

Multnomah Falls

Wahkeena Falls

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The Dahlia Festival

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Willamette Falls - Oregon City

I took these pictures back in March.  These falls are the widest in the American Northwest and are located on the Willamette River in Oregon City, Oregon

I believe this fellow posed for me!

The next shot was taken last week.  I was concerned about why there was no water.   The Willamette Falls Legacy project's facebook page explained it this way - "during low water (usually mid July through August), the dam is holding additional water back to ensure fish passage.  Once fall rains begin, you will see more water flow over the falls."  Makes sense.

Pioneer Cemetery

I love visiting old cemeteries.  There is something peaceful about them.  We happened by this one in Canby, Oregon.  Most of the headstones were from the 1800s.  The most recent was from 1908.  Even with such old dates, there were a few that clearly still had visitors.  

Up on the Roof (well, almost)

What does one do to occupy the mind while waiting for husband to come out of delicate eye surgery?  Go to the deck and take pictures.  These taken from the top floor (the 6th) of the Casey Eye institute of Portland, Oregon. Kept me busy for a little while.......

Never go anywhere without your camera.

Photographic Opportunities

Living in the Pacific Northwest does not always provide the perfect weather to get out and take photographs.  This time of year is usually dark and dreary, and most often, wet.  So what is a creative photographer to do?

Carry the camera at all times! You never know when an opportunity will present itself - geese on a pond, an interesting pattern in the ice on the ground - 

Or a great, sparkling Christmas tree when you're out shopping!  I went to the Woodburn Outlet stores and the huge tree just caught my eye.  Out comes the camera - and.........

Merry Christmas!

Helen Fern Original Photography

I am a wife, mother and grandmother. I live with my amazing husband and two very spoiled cats in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. I love to take pictures of anything and everything. Each photograph is a place I have been or an object that has moved me in some way.

The ocean is my muse. It is the place I go for rest and rejuvenation. The sound of water fills my soul and quenches my spirit.

I also sculpt art dolls and love to cook. My husband and I hunt for mushrooms in the Spring and the Fall for culinary use. Someday I'd like to write a cookbook that uses the amazing fresh foods available in the Pacific Northwest.

My life is no different than anyone else's. We have our worries, but I am content to experience the beauty of the world around me and share it with you in a small way. I hope you enjoy your visit.

Visit my website to see the blank cards made from my photos - and feel free to contact me regarding wholesale or prints.

HelenFern@msn.com